Avanti West Coast has marked the 50th anniversary of Birmingham International station, celebrating half a century since it first opened. Built to serve Birmingham Airport and the National Exhibition Centre (NEC), the station opened its doors on 26 January 1976. Over the last five decades, it has become a commuter hub for residents living in Solihull, […]
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Avanti West Coast celebrates 50th anniversary of Birmingham International station
Avanti West Coast has marked the 50th anniversary of Birmingham International station, celebrating half a century since it first opened. Built to serve Birmingham Airport and the National Exhibition Centre (NEC), the station opened its doors on 26 January 1976. Over the last five decades, it has become a commuter hub for residents living in Solihull, […]
Southeastern partners with Enterprise to bridge passengers’ last mile
Sevenoaks and Otford are the first stations in Kent to host an on-site car club under a new pilot scheme launched by Southeastern and Enterprise Car Club. The new car club vehicles, available in dedicated bays at both stations, can be booked via the Enterprise Car Club app or website and offer a flexible and […]
Southeastern partners with Enterprise to bridge passengers’ last mile
Sevenoaks and Otford are the first stations in Kent to host an on-site car club under a new pilot scheme launched by Southeastern and Enterprise Car Club. The new car club vehicles, available in dedicated bays at both stations, can be booked via the Enterprise Car Club app or website and offer a flexible and […]
Major renewal of Nunthorpe level crossing will boost safety and reliability
A full renewal of Nunthorpe level crossing is set to enhance safety for pedestrians, motorists and rail passengers. The upgrade, taking place from Sunday 22 February to Saturday 28 February, will see the life-expired crossing replaced by Network Rail. A new sliding barrier will be installed, with a modern operating system added and the road […]
Major renewal of Nunthorpe level crossing will boost safety and reliability
A full renewal of Nunthorpe level crossing is set to enhance safety for pedestrians, motorists and rail passengers. The upgrade, taking place from Sunday 22 February to Saturday 28 February, will see the life-expired crossing replaced by Network Rail. A new sliding barrier will be installed, with a modern operating system added and the road […]
Engineering work to progress East Coast Digital Programme will impact travel
Trains between London and Peterborough/King’s Lynn will be affected over the next four weekends by engineering work including further progress on digital signalling, passengers are reminded. The improvement work from this Saturday (31 January) will deliver a range of benefits – including engineering and testing under the £1.4 billion East Coast Digital Programme (ECDP), which […]